| A | B |
| Liturgy of the Word | The first part of the mass |
| Old Testament | The first section of the Bible which tells about God and God's people who lived before Jesus |
| responsorial psalm | A psalm we sing after the first reading |
| New Testament | The second section of the Bible which tells about the life and teachings of Jesus, his disciples, and first Christians |
| gospel | The third reading we hear at Mass which tells about Jesus' life and reachings |
| homily | A special talk by a priest or deacon that explains the readings we listen to at Mass |
| community | A group of people who share something important together |
| contrition | To be sorry |